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Two must-see UNESCO sites in China

Founded in 1945, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) aims to strengthen international relationships through promoting cultural diversity. To date, there ar…

12/01/2022

Tourism

Why You Should Try Chinese Calligraphy

Beyond a form of writing, Chinese calligraphy is a form of art – and has been considered one of the most important forms of Chinese art for literally thousands of years. In fact, the integration of po…

21/12/2021

Culture

A Quick Guide To Chinese Dialects

With an ancient civilization dating back thousands of years, an enormous landmass of about 9.6 million km² and 56 ethnic groups, it’s no surprise that China has hundreds of different dialects still sp…

18/11/2021

Language Learning

A Day Out in Dalian: Homestay Learning with Lingoinn

One of the great things about Lingoinn’s homestay service is that you get both a great choice of cities in China and a course tailored to your Mandarin learning needs. Each day during your trip will v…

13/10/2021

Tourism

What Different Colours Mean In China

Does the colour of your favourite hat happen to be green? You may not want to wear it in China. From attracting wealth to warding off evil spirits, colours have played an important role in Chinese …

18/09/2021

Culture

The Best Free Apps For Learning Mandarin

Learning Mandarin doesn’t just have to happen in a classroom. Today, there’s a huge wealth of apps that can help you on your language-learning journey, wherever you are. Here are some of our favour…

19/08/2021

Language Learning

Talking Business in China: Etiquette, Manner and More…

When it comes to business etiquette, things like punctuality, good listening and conversation skills, and good negotiation skills are important wherever you are. But, as with every country, there a…

11/07/2021

Culture

All About Marriage Markets in China

You might have heard of the phrase ‘putting yourself on the market’ when it comes to finding love. But in China, this idiom can be very literal. In the past, marriage used to be the best way to ach…

09/06/2021

Culture

Characters: The Chinese Writing System

Unlike most alphabetic languages in the world that speaking and writing use same alphabets and each letter has no inherent meaning, Chinese employs phonetic system Pinyin to learn to pronounce words, …

16/05/2021

Language Learning

Top Tips for Travelling in China on a Budget

Trying to work out how much it’ll cost you to travel to China? You don’t need a big budget for the trip of a lifetime. There are lots of simple ways to make savings while making the most of your ti…

14/04/2021

Tourism